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Pakistan to remain in FATF’s ‘Grey List’ till February 2020: Reports

News:The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on its grey list till February 2020. Facts: Pakistan and FATF: In June 2018,Financial Action Task Force(FATF) had greylisted Pakistan for failing to curb anti-terror financing. FATF had given 15 months to Pakistan to complete implementation of a 27-point action plan failing which it… Continue reading Pakistan to remain in FATF’s ‘Grey List’ till February 2020: Reports

U.S. House passes Hong Kong ‘Democracy Act’

News:The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Hong Kong Democracy Act. Facts: Why was the bill passed? Hong Kong has been experiencing protests against a proposed law to allow extradition to mainland China but it has since transformed into a larger pro-democracy movement. The protests have also increasingly turned violent with police being accused… Continue reading U.S. House passes Hong Kong ‘Democracy Act’

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 16, 2019

Q.1) “Apart from curing, Ayushman Bharat Scheme is empowering several Indians.” In light of this statement examine the significance of ayushman bharat scheme. Answers Q.2) “For peaceful use of space for human benefit it is important and need of the hour to frame outer space law.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What do you understand by ‘basic… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 16, 2019

Van Dhan Internship Programme

News: Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched Van Dhan Internship Programme. Facts: About Van Dhan Internship Programme It is being organised by TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 18 interns (to be called Minister’s interns) from some of the reputed Institutes of Rural Management/ Management Institutions/ Institutes of Social Work/ Social Services of the country… Continue reading Van Dhan Internship Programme

20th Livestock Census

News: The 20th Livestock Census has been released. Facts: Key takeaways: The total Livestock population is 535.78 million in the country showing an increase of 4.6% over Livestock Census-2012 Total Bovine population (Cattle, Buffalo, Mithun and Yak) is 302.79 Million in 2019 which shows an increase of about 1% over the previous census. The total… Continue reading 20th Livestock Census

Must Read News Articles-October 17th 2019

GS-2 Xi mooted trilateral ties with India, Pak.’ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the nations should not be influenced by a third party Agents of change: On investing in women’s education There is evidence of the overall benefits that accrue from investing in women’s education The operative word must be bilateralism Using their convergence… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 17th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 17th, 2019

Q.1) “With economic growth, the demand for power in India is only going to increase further.” In light of this discuss how India should fulfill its energy needs without jeopardising environmental health? The Hindu Q.2) “Rivers have no boundaries and no regions.” In light of this statement discuss various consequences of stopping river sharing to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 17th, 2019

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